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'burb

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See also: burb

English

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Etymology

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Clipping of suburb.

Noun

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'burb (plural 'burbs)

  1. (informal, chiefly in plural) Alternative spelling of burb, a short form of suburb.
    • 2017, Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, Raymond Calhoun (lyrics and music), “911 / Mr. Lonely”, performed by Tyler the Creator, Steve Lacy, and Ocean:
      Chirp, chirp / Woke up in the 'burbs, 'burbs, with the birds, birds / Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve